Considering the ill feelings many in the Senate have for Cruz, you can sure bet Graham and crew won’t bend over and say the prez should have whomever he wants. Cruz might have a difficult time getting confirmation in a GOP controlled Senate.
If the GOP loses the Senate in November — and that is very likely considering the ‘angry’ mood — Cruz would not get confirmation in a Dem controlled Senate.
They would be getting Cruz off the Senate floor (and off their backs) for life. I’d bet they’d do it for that reason alone!